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Master Gardener Diagnostic Clinics
This year Master Gardeners in Washington County will be holding free diagnostic clinics at the Valley Creek Mall in Woodbury, as well as during their June 3 annual plant sale and at scheduled times during the Washington County Fair.
Gardeners are invited to bring plant samples, insect samples and photos for diagnosis. Master Gardener volunteers will identify the plants or insects, diagnose common problems, and make recommendations. Master Gardeners love to talk about gardening issues and are happy to answer questions and discuss gardening concerns.
Diagnostic Clinic Locations and Schedule
Valley Creek Mall, Woodbury
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 21
May 19
June 23
July 28
September 15
Sunday, June 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., during the Master Gardener Plant Sale at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
August 1-5 at scheduled times during the 2012 Washington County Fair at the Master Gardener display garden.
Use the calendar below to find yard and garden events and classes all around our area. Click the Agenda tab in the right corner to get a listing of events, or click each separate date for a detailed description.
Additional Learning Opportunities
Minnesota State Horticultural Society
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Educating people where they live and work about horticultural best practices
Master Gardeners are University of Minnesota-trained volunteers whose job is to educate the public about a variety of horticulture subjects using readily-available, up-to-date research-based information. This educational effort is designed to enhance the public's quality of life and to promote good stewardship of the environment.
There are more than 100 Master Gardeners who live in Washington County and volunteer several thousand hours each year to educate others. Activities range from teaching Community Education classes, diagnosing plant problems, and answering questions at "Ask a Master Gardener events, on the phone, or by the Internet to helping communities with their environmental issues such as water quality, invasive species, and noxious weeds.
Insects & Diseases
Pests
Lawn Care
Vegetable Gardening
Tree & Shrub Care
Improving Water Quality
Invasive Species and Noxious Weeds
Annual Tasks
If you've got questions, we've got answers! Here are several ways you can easily access research-based yard and garden information.
Yard Care & Garden Information in Washington County - Printable Version
Websites
Many University of Minnesota Extension publications are available on the website at www.extension.umn.edu/gardeninfo. Be sure to look for the latest information in Yard & Garden News.
The Master Gardener Program in Washington County website is http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mgweb/washington. While you are here check the calendar of local events, articles, links to other sites, and information about the Master Gardener Program.
You can submit a question and view previous questions and answers online at www.extension.org/horticulture.
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Yard & Garden desk
Call 952-443-1426 to discuss routine yard care and garden questions with a Master Gardener volunteer. Call anytime and if a Master Gardener is not available just leave a detailed message explaining the problem. A Master Gardener will research the question and call back with an answer.